A lounge with wooden tables, cushioned chairs, pendant lights, and a bar area at The Happenstance – Paternoster Square.
A restaurant lounge with pendant lights, contemporary bar, and wooden tables at The Happenstance – Paternoster Square.
A restaurant lounge with plush chairs, round tables, sheepskin throws, and geometric wood paneling at The Happenstance – Paternoster Square.
A restaurant lounge with a projector screen, fur-draped chairs, and a stocked bar at The Happenstance – Paternoster Square.

Lounge Bar at The Happenstance – Paternoster Square

Lounge in a Restaurant
·
Private space
10 Paternoster Sq, London, EC4M 7DX –
St. Paul's Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Lounge Bar is a lounge in The Happenstance – Paternoster Square whose defining quality is a convivial, restaurant-side layout that brings bar seating and table service together.

Design: The interior pairs solid timber tables and curved wooden chairs with muted plaster walls and low pendant lighting. The bar has a geometric-tiled front and the room maintains clear sightlines to support social interaction across seating areas.

Features: The space includes a staffed bar counter serving cocktails, wine and beer, flexible furniture that can be rearranged for seated meals or mingling, complimentary Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, and an on-site audio setup that allows guests to play their own music.

Ideal for: Small groups will find the layout suited to relaxed, social seated meals or standing drinks receptions.

What sets it apart: A private terrace faces St Paul's and Paternoster Square, providing direct outdoor seating and a visible city aspect from the space.

What guests say: The Lounge Bar has a modern, lively yet relaxed ambience with comfortable seating, and the service is generally attentive.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Bar
Separate entrance
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Reviews and ratings

(21 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
PW
Petra W.
Verified review
Corporate Party · 120 guests · May 2023
Great service, staff, location and food
5.0
JS
Jennifer S.
Verified review
Bar · 100 guests · October 2017
Great service from booking and throughout the night. Lovely ambiance in a gorgeous setting! Delicious cocktails too!
5.0
JS
Jennifer S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Ruaidhri was amazing. He went above and beyond to accommodate and I had the best 30th ever. My friend who came to the party had now booked an event having loved it so much too!
5.0
YS
Yasmeen S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Happenstance – Paternoster Square

The Happenstance – Paternoster Square is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

Stuart Campbell
Member of Tagvenue since May 2016
21 Reviews
4.5 Rating
1h Response time
96% Response rate

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